Information security & privacy

TOPICS / TECHNOLOGY

July 25, 2024

Tech adoption at light speed: Balancing euphoria with cynicism

An author and former federal banking regulator, also a keynote speaker at a September AICPA & CIMA conference, offers reasons why technology adoption should be more measured. Listen to the episode or read the Q&A.

February 7, 2024

Privacy and profits: How responsible data protection can drive revenue

Many companies report a solid return on investment from their actions to protect and promote privacy, but a few simple steps could boost both profitability and security.

August 1, 2023

Cybersecurity for tax pros

John Sapp, CPA, Chief Revenue Officer, Drake Software, discusses some ways tax professionals can protect their clients’ data and prepare for the worst.

June 1, 2023

Take refuge in a password manager

Password managers have features an Internet browser lacks that can make your life easier, such as a customized password generator and built-in authenticator for six-digit codes.

May 25, 2023

Bots emerge as cyber threat for accounting firms

Hackers are now using bots to identify and attack cybersecurity vulnerabilities on a mass scale. What can accountants do to bolster their defenses? Find out from technology and cybersecurity expert Roman Kepczyk in the latest episode of the Journal of Accountancy podcast.

March 15, 2023

SEC proposals target cybersecurity

Proposals would expand who must report on cybersecurity and data breaches, as well as what they must report.

October 27, 2022

Q&A: The 2 most prevalent cyberthreats for CPA firms

The co-author of the JofA’s Professional Liability Spotlight column discusses common strategies used by cybercriminals and how they can be mitigated.

September 1, 2022

Cybersecurity risk: Constant vigilance required

These tips can help diminish the likelihood and
impact of a cyberattack.

August 30, 2022

Advice from an expert on cyber insurance coverage

Cybersecurity specialist Mike Foster shares common questions that insurance companies might ask when your company is applying for cyber insurance coverage and advice on how to address them.

March 9, 2022

SEC proposes new rules for cybersecurity reporting

Public companies would be required to provide investors with enhanced and standardized information about their cybersecurity practices under a new rule proposed Wednesday by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

February 17, 2022

Tax pros are subject of ‘spearphishing’ attacks

Bogus emails may impersonate the IRS or tax software providers. Here’s what to watch out for.

February 4, 2022

Federal security agencies warn of potential Russian-sponsored cyberattacks

A joint cybersecurity advisory from the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, the FBI, and the NSA urges businesses and other organizations, to step up their cybersecurity mitigation and detection efforts.

February 1, 2022

Cyberattacks via Excel add-ins jump nearly 600%

Report finds huge surge in malware infections via .XLL files.

December 1, 2021

Helping clients build a cyberattack recovery plan

CPAs can play critical roles in helping companies plan
their recovery from online attacks.

October 1, 2021

Don’t get victimized by a cybercriminal

CPAs must create data security protocols and implement and follow them consistently to help reduce the risk of a cyber incident.

September 1, 2021

Helping clients before a cyberattack

CPAs play critical roles in helping companies prepare for online attacks.

July 13, 2021

Fit cybersecurity into your accounting courses

Four accounting and academic experts offer advice on teaching this all-important topic.

June 1, 2021

Time to opt in for an IP PIN?

Now that most taxpayers may obtain an identity protection personal identification number, should they?

April 29, 2021

A new risk matrix for blockchain implementation

A new joint publication from AICPA & CIMA and ISACA provides a risk matrix that identifies risk in five key domains — governance, infrastructure, data, key management and smart contracts.

March 17, 2021